Best Eco-Travel Destinations In India

Ecotourism in India is a type of sustainable travel that prioritises environmental preservation, supports the well-being of local communities, promotes responsible tourism practises, and educates visitors about the significance of environmental conservation

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Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is dedicated to eco-travel and supports sustainable tourism practises by utilising eco-friendly vehicles for safaris and encouraging responsible tourism

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Chilika in Orissa is a unique ecosystem that blends marine, brackish, and freshwater environments with estuarine characteristics, serving as a biodiversity hotspot and home to numerous endangered species on the IUCN Red List

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Mawlynnong, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is renowned for its exceptional cleanliness and was recognised by "Discover India" magazine as Asia's cleanest village

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Ponmudi in Kerala is the ultimate trekking destination, offering stunning natural beauty with its Golden Valley, flowing rivulets and rapids, and lush forests rich in tropical vegetation

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Pragpur was declared India's first Heritage Village by the Himachal Pradesh state government in December 1997, due to its unique architecture, pristine beauty, and serene environment, making it a must-visit eco-travel spot

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The Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal boast an exceptionally rich diversity of aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna, with its highly productive ecosystem serving as a natural fish nursery

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This blooming valley in Uttarakhand is a sanctuary for species like the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, and blue sheep, and is home to a rich variety of birdlife, including Himalayan Monal pheasants and Golden Eagles

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Best Eco-Travel Destinations In India

Ecotourism in India is a type of sustainable travel that prioritises environmental preservation, supports the well-being of local communities, promotes responsible tourism practises, and educates visitors about the significance of environmental conservation

Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is dedicated to eco-travel and supports sustainable tourism practises by utilising eco-friendly vehicles for safaris and encouraging responsible tourism

Bandipur National Park

Chilika in Orissa is a unique ecosystem that blends marine, brackish, and freshwater environments with estuarine characteristics, serving as a biodiversity hotspot and home to numerous endangered species on the IUCN Red List

Chilika

Mawlynnong, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is renowned for its exceptional cleanliness and was recognised by "Discover India" magazine as Asia's cleanest village

Mawlynnong

Ponmudi in Kerala is the ultimate trekking destination, offering stunning natural beauty with its Golden Valley, flowing rivulets and rapids, and lush forests rich in tropical vegetation

Ponmudi

Pragpur was declared India's first Heritage Village by the Himachal Pradesh state government in December 1997, due to its unique architecture, pristine beauty, and serene environment, making it a must-visit eco-travel spot

Pragpur

The Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal boast an exceptionally rich diversity of aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna, with its highly productive ecosystem serving as a natural fish nursery

Sundarbans National Park

This blooming valley in Uttarakhand is a sanctuary for species like the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, and blue sheep, and is home to a rich variety of birdlife, including Himalayan Monal pheasants and Golden Eagles

VALLEY OF FLOWERS NATIONAL PARK

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Best Eco-Travel Destinations In India

Ecotourism in India is a type of sustainable travel that prioritises environmental preservation, supports the well-being of local communities, promotes responsible tourism practises, and educates visitors about the significance of environmental conservation

Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is dedicated to eco-travel and supports sustainable tourism practises by utilising eco-friendly vehicles for safaris and encouraging responsible tourism

Bandipur National Park

Chilika in Orissa is a unique ecosystem that blends marine, brackish, and freshwater environments with estuarine characteristics, serving as a biodiversity hotspot and home to numerous endangered species on the IUCN Red List

Chilika

Mawlynnong, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is renowned for its exceptional cleanliness and was recognised by "Discover India" magazine as Asia's cleanest village

Mawlynnong

Ponmudi in Kerala is the ultimate trekking destination, offering stunning natural beauty with its Golden Valley, flowing rivulets and rapids, and lush forests rich in tropical vegetation

Ponmudi

Pragpur was declared India's first Heritage Village by the Himachal Pradesh state government in December 1997, due to its unique architecture, pristine beauty, and serene environment, making it a must-visit eco-travel spot

Pragpur

The Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal boast an exceptionally rich diversity of aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna, with its highly productive ecosystem serving as a natural fish nursery

Sundarbans National Park

This blooming valley in Uttarakhand is a sanctuary for species like the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, and blue sheep, and is home to a rich variety of birdlife, including Himalayan Monal pheasants and Golden Eagles

VALLEY OF FLOWERS NATIONAL PARK

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